旁遮普邦和昌迪加尔邦的儿童和水中的高浓度铅和铀含量以及高浓度铅和铀含量促使采取健康行动。 High lead and uranium levels in children and water in Punjab and Chandigarh prompt health actions.

在旁遮普邦和昌迪加尔邦进行的一项试点研究发现,儿童和地下水中的铅和铀含量非常高,非常危险,近四分之一的儿童超过了卫生组织的安全血液铅限值,特别是在Bathinda。 A pilot study in Punjab and Chandigarh found dangerously high levels of lead and uranium in children and groundwater, with nearly a quarter of children exceeding WHO's safe blood lead limit, especially in Bathinda. 毛发测试显示污染广泛,Bathinda的地下水在所有样品中均高于安全标准的铀水平。 Hair tests showed widespread contamination, and groundwater in Bathinda had uranium levels above safety standards in all samples. 当局下令进行健康调查,在医院设立毒理学部门,在学校建立净水系统。 Authorities have ordered health surveys, toxicology departments in hospitals, and water purification systems in schools.